Acceptance
64%
Avg SAT
880
In-State
$7,358
Grad Rate (4yr)
15%
Retention
57%
Earnings
$56,945
AI Overview
York College brings a unique liberal arts focus to CUNY's public mission, with standout programs in cultural studies, media, and journalism that prepare students for careers in an increasingly interconnected world. Located in Jamaica, Queens, the campus attracts motivated students who value accessible education without sacrificing quality—many are first-generation college students balancing work and family commitments. What sets York apart is its Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding, which transforms the college's social science strengths into real community engagement.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$7,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,308
Room & Board
N/A
Average Net Price
$4,456
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Federal Loans
6%
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$56,945Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$11,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
34 graduates
$122,313
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
48 graduates
$112,147
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
30 graduates
$73,044
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
18 graduates
$69,380
4 yrs after graduation
Pharmacology and Toxicology
21 graduates
$69,306
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
35 graduates
$69,149
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
24 graduates
$67,862
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
48 graduates
$67,152
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
27 graduates
$64,386
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
13 graduates
$63,367
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
50+ programsAnd 38 more programs available
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